These people are not seeking "truth"
Especially given the context.
Perhaps a published academic research paper on the topic?
I do not have beliefs on this matter, I am interested in data. I would like to know what studies of graduate student intentions and outcomes
> Perhaps a published academic research paper on the topic?
I see what you (think you are) doing there. That would be a start
I am curious: What are your decision criteria?
Academic research papers are systematically flawed, true. But they form a part of the story of finding truth.
What do you use?
I don't see how you can avoid actually doing the education part here. And I'm sure lots see immigration + better education as a win/win, which I don't see a problem with.
Where are you getting the huge percentage from? Do you have sources for your claim? Even news articles?
Careful with those absolutes, there. And the whole "these people" thing, too, probably.